feature-image

Imago

feature-image

Imago

The Ultimate Fighter has always brought out some of the best talents in the UFC and is one of the promotions’ shows with the most cult following. The show has garnered quite a lot of publicity for the UFC, with clips of Conor McGregor, Michael Bisping, and Chael Sonnen along with other fighters going viral on social media. Entertainment purposes aside, it has also produced champions for the UFC. And now UFC CEO Dana White has announced the coaches for the next season of The Ultimate Fighter.

Terrell Owens holding Dude Wipes XL

Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler coached season 31 of The Ultimate Fighter, which has found its fair share of success. Dana White took to social media to announce that Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko would coach season 32 of The Ultimate Fighter, paying tribute to the two world-class athletes on International Women’s Day.

Watch What’s Trending Now!

ADVERTISEMENT

Dana White announces his coaches for Season 32 of The Ultimate Fighter

UFC flyweight champion, Alexa Grasso and former champion, Valentina Shevchenko have one of the best rivalries in the women’s division at the moment. With the Mexican champ dethroning the Shevchenko in their first outing and going to a draw in their second. The TUF season 32 is all ready to cash in on the drama this new season.

ADVERTISEMENT

Announcing the coaches, White stated, “We have just confirmed the coaches for season 32 In the Ultimate Fighter and it will be UFC women’s flyweight champion Alexa Grasso, and former champion Valentina Shevchenko. Grasso became the first Mexican UFC women’s champ after defeating Schevchenko and their last fight resulted in a draw. Before the last two fights, Valentina had successfully defended the belt seven times. This show will premiere on June 4 on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN Plus. I don’t have to tell you, these are two of the most badass women on the planet. And this should be a very fun season.”

This is a developing story.

ADVERTISEMENT

Also Read: What Did Mayra Bueno Silva Test Positive For? How Long Was the UFC Bantamweight Suspended For?

Share this with a friend:

Link Copied!

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

Written by

author-image

Imtikokba Jamir

504 Articles

Imtikokba Jamir is a UFC Writer at EssentiallySports. He is your typical MMA geek who is always on top of the happenings in the sport. Imti’s coverage is not restricted to his favorite fighters, including the likes of Justin Gaethje and Robert Whittaker, but also off-court MMA enthusiasts like the celebrity Mark Wahlberg and former POTUS Donald Trump. His articles often find place on our top headlines because of his timely coverage of trending storylines. This English under-graduate is also an expert at covering UFC commentator Joe Rogan on both MMA and non-MMA-related topics.

Know more

Edited by

editor-image

Smrutisnat Jena

ADVERTISEMENT